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- ↑ "Lewiston's Bilal Hersi earns starting spot on Somali under-20 national soccer team". Sun Journal. 28 November 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
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- ↑ "Portland Hearts of Pine: First Mainer signs to team ahead of inaugural season". newscentermaine.com. 2025-01-08. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
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